Times of Painful Mercy
Sometimes God says no to our most earnest requests. We plead, we bargain, we pour out our hearts’ deepest…
Sometimes God says no to our most earnest requests. We plead, we bargain, we pour out our hearts’ deepest…
“Despite their fear of the peoples around them, they built the altar . . .” Ezra…
I admit it. I’d rather be out running around on a sunshiny day than dodging puddles…
Mother of the Bride, I hope you and your darling daughter are collecting some great wedding…
Spring has officially sprung. Signs of life are everywhere—and oh, how refreshing that is! When looking for…
*I wrote this post over a decade ago and am so grateful I’m not struggling in…
I remember one late February several years ago when I noticed our neighborhood cardinals needed an…
One winter morning over a decade ago, I discovered something exciting. I was doing it! I…
Blue jays are beautiful birds at first glance. Their gorgeous colors and distinctive markings catch my eye…
What does starting a new year mean for you? For me, it means it’s time to…
Do you have your own name written down on your Christmas list? If not, put it…
Years ago I invited extra beauty into my life by putting a birdbath and birdfeeder in…
Unexpected opportunities can sure mess with our schedules. A moment packed with potential presents itself, and we’re…
We all go through them. Periods of discouragement. A day, a week , a month when we…
Think back today to the years when Jesus walked the earth. When he interacted face to face…
Sometimes I capture my best photos by accident. I didn’t even realize I caught the cardinal…
Wildflowers make the world a better place, don’t they? They make a difference on this earth…
**I will be taking a blogging break until mid-August. See you back here then! A few…